Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Jaguar XJ faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Jaguar XJ fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
Select your Jaguar XJ fault guide:
Jaguar Xj Series (1986 - 1994) Fault Guide
Jaguar Xj Series (1994 - 2003) Fault Guide
Jaguar Xj Series (2003 - 2010) Fault Guide
Jaguar Xj (2010 - Present) Fault Guide
Jaguar Xj Series (1986 - 1994) Fault Guide
We know of 14 JAGUAR XJ Series (1986 - 1994) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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6 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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2 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the JAGUAR XJ Series (1986 - 1994)
What to look for:
Monitor the temperature gauge throughout the test drive. If it starts to climb above the middle of its range, stop the car. Wear protective gloves and take car not to touch any hot parts of the engine, feel the hose at the top of the radiator whilst the engine is revved to see if it expands.
What it means:
On a XJ, these symptoms are usually caused by a water pump failure.
What to do
Negotiate a £230 discount or have the repair completed.
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Jaguar Xj Series (1994 - 2003) Fault Guide
We know of 19 JAGUAR XJ Series (1994 - 2003) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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4 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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7 recalls
Here's an example fault on the JAGUAR XJ Series (1994 - 2003)
What to look for:
Monitor the temperature gauge throughout the test drive. If it starts to climb above the middle of its range, stop the car. Wear protective gloves and take car not to touch any hot parts of the engine, feel the hose at the top of the radiator whilst the engine is revved to see if it expands.
What it means:
On a XJ, these symptoms are usually caused by a water pump failure.
What to do
Negotiate a £230 discount or have the repair completed.
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Jaguar Xj Series (2003 - 2010) Fault Guide
We know of 16 JAGUAR XJ Series (2003 - 2010) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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1 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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2 bodywork issues
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8 recalls
Here's an example fault on the JAGUAR XJ Series (2003 - 2010)
What to look for:
When the engine is running, open the bonnet and listed for a metallic rattle or loud squeaking noise.
What it means:
These noises can be caused by depleted oil reserves, or can indicate that the tappets need replacing or the chain and tensioner need replacing.
What to do
Have the car inspected. Budget £100 for an oil change and up to £1,500 for a chain change (which will need to be completed on high mileage –e.g. 100,000 miles- cars at some stage).
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Jaguar Xj (2010 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 7 JAGUAR XJ (2010 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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1 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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3 recalls
Here's an example fault on the JAGUAR XJ (2010 - Present)
What to look for:
Engine faults currently being researched. Please continue to next page for faults on other sections of this car.
What it means:
What to do
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